Allow Comments on Pages by Default Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/allow-comments-on-pages-by-default

Turns on comments on pages in WordPress 4.3+ by default.

80 active installs v1.1 PHP + WP 4.3+ Updated Aug 26, 2015
commentspages
85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Allow Comments on Pages by Default Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Allow Comments on Pages by Default has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 10yr ago
Risk Assessment

The 'allow-comments-on-pages-by-default' plugin v1.1 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities due to prepared statements, unsanitized output, file operations, external HTTP requests, or missing security checks like nonces and capability checks is highly commendable. Furthermore, the clean vulnerability history with zero recorded CVEs of any severity reinforces this positive assessment. This indicates a well-developed and secure plugin that adheres to best security practices.

While the current version appears very secure, the complete lack of any identified flows in taint analysis, alongside the zero count for attack surface entry points, might suggest a very simple plugin functionality. This is not inherently a negative, but it's worth considering if the plugin's scope is indeed as minimal as the analysis implies. Overall, this plugin is currently assessed as extremely low risk due to its robust coding practices and clean security record. There are no immediate, evidence-backed security concerns to report.

Vulnerabilities
None known

Allow Comments on Pages by Default Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Allow Comments on Pages by Default Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
0 escaped
Nonce Checks
0
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0
Attack Surface

Allow Comments on Pages by Default Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 1
filterget_default_comment_statusallow-comments-on-pages-by-default.php:22
Maintenance & Trust

Allow Comments on Pages by Default Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.4.34
Last updatedAug 26, 2015
PHP min version
Downloads5K

Community Trust

Rating80/100
Number of ratings4
Active installs80
Developer Profile

Allow Comments on Pages by Default Developer Profile

Sergey Biryukov

23 plugins · 313K total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
86/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Allow Comments on Pages by Default

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Allow Comments on Pages by Default